Free Level 1 Well-Being Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Aspire Sporting Academy, full-time during the day. The programme runs over 6 weeks and covers well-being alongside safeguarding and prevent, preparing to work in schools, and occupational studies. It is designed for people who are currently unemployed and looking to move into work in education, including primary school settings. You will need to bring evidence of benefits such as Universal Credit, JSA, ESA, Income Support, or PIP. You will have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
Our Aspire2Work Level 1 programme is designed to progress learners into work in the Education sector, including as Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools. We deliver a holistic programme over 6 weeks, including up to 4 Level 1 learning aims in Safeguarding & Prevent, Preparing to Work in Schools, Wellbeing and Occupational Studies. We work with local schools and agencies including Randstad to progress our learners into meaningful employment. This s qualification is designed for learners with an interest in developing knowledge of their own and others’ well-being. By completing the qualification, learners will develop basic knowledge of improving their own and others' wellbeing which could support progression onto other appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. It could be useful to learners working in education settings.
Entry requirements
You will also need to be unemployed and wanting to gain employement. You will need to bring evidence of benefits such as: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
What you will learn
You'll explore what well-being means and how it affects everyday life and work.
You'll learn the basics of safeguarding and the Prevent duty in an educational setting.
You'll develop an understanding of what working in a school involves.
You'll build awareness of occupational skills relevant to education support roles.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to well-being concerns in others.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Aspire Sporting Academy over 6 weeks. The programme covers up to four Level 1 learning aims, delivered as part of a structured full-time daytime timetable. Assessment is built into the programme across the units you study. The centre will confirm the exact assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
You will need to bring proof of your benefits. Accepted documents include letters or statements showing Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, or Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Aspire Sporting Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant (primary school): support teachers and pupils in class.
Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional needs.
Cover supervisor: manage a classroom under teacher direction.
School administrator: office and admin support in a school setting.
Early years support worker: assist in nursery or reception classes.
Pastoral support worker: help with pupil welfare and attendance.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants: a recognised next step for school support roles, often required by employers.
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection: deepens your knowledge of keeping children safe.
Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths: strengthens your application for teaching assistant roles and opens doors to further study.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the qualification many schools look for when hiring higher-level teaching assistants.
